Brachial Plexus Part 1 PDF
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These notes cover the brachial plexus, its components, and terminal branches. They include mnemonic devices, diagrams, and labelled anatomical drawings. This is a useful resource for learning about the brachial plexus.
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Upper limb: Brachial Plexus PART I N Briers Outline Brachial plexus: Components – PART I Supraclavicular parts Infraclavicular parts Terminal branches PART II Course Distribution Injuries Brachial plexus: Overview Root values: C...
Upper limb: Brachial Plexus PART I N Briers Outline Brachial plexus: Components – PART I Supraclavicular parts Infraclavicular parts Terminal branches PART II Course Distribution Injuries Brachial plexus: Overview Root values: C5 – T1 Components: Mnemonic Roots Reach Trunks To Credit: Shan Nanji Divisions Drink Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvbmbDdtzJI Cords Cold Branches Beer List the roots List the roots Draw three Y’s Y in the middle faces the opposite direction List the roots Draw three Y’s Y in the middle faces the opposite direction Draw two E’s ( Σ) List the roots Draw three Y’s Y in the middle faces the opposite direction Draw two E’s ( Σ) Add X between C5/6 & C7 List the roots Draw three Y’s Y in the middle faces the opposite direction Draw two E’s Add X between C5/6 & C7 Add labels Superior Anterior Middle Posterior Inferior Anterior Terminal branches of the brachial plexus: Add terminal branches: Most – Musculocutaneous nerve Alcoholics – Axillary nerve Must – Median nerve Really – Radial nerve Urinate – Ulnar nerve Roots Trunks Divisions Cords Branches Superior Anterior Lateral Middle Posterior Posterior Inferior Anterior Medial “C5,6,7 wings to heaven” – damage to long thoracic Long thoracic nerve nerve results in winging of the scapula
